Over ₹1,000 crore likely needed for rehabilitation of Assam flood victims: Himanta
The survey will continue till August 30 and is expected to cover 50,000-60,000 families in the Upper districts, hit hard by the latest floods, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has stated that a sum of at least ₹1,000 crore will be needed for the rehabilitation and repair of properties in flood-affected districts of Assam. At a press conference in Guwahati on Wednesday, Sarma affirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured full support for the relief efforts.
An assessment drive commenced on August 9, and an initial report suggests that over 8,000 families have been evaluated, with an estimated damage of ₹150 crore. The survey is projected to extend till August 30, aiming to cover 50,000-60,000 families in the Upper districts. Sarma believes that the total spending on damage repair and rehabilitation is likely to surpass ₹1,000 crore.
He expressed gratitude for the support from various groups, including 72 YouTubers who have collectively raised funds across the country for this cause. Many of these individuals are already actively engaged in providing relief to the affected population and are being monitored to ensure the funds are being utilized for the flood-affected areas.
Sarma also shared that he has disbursed ₹11.3 crore to rebuild 494 flood-damaged Anganwadi centres in Upper Assam. Each centre will receive up to ₹2.5 lakh for restoration, aiming to resume these vital community services as soon as possible.
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